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Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) ﺑﺴﻢ ﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ Muslim Ummah of North America [MUNA] Education Department Syllabus Introduction The education department of MUNA initiated the design of this syllabus in order to develop educational standard of its human resources as stipulated in the 3rd point of its programs. To be a successful activist to bring about a change in our world, which is MUNA’s goal, is impossible without well-rounded knowledge of various perspectives of Islam and the world. That is why MUNA’s education department initiated the design of this syllabus with the aim of providing study direction to its activists on some fundamental aspects of knowledge. It is to be remembered that this syllabus is in no way the ultimate end direction of knowledge; it is only a guide towards unveiling the gateway of knowledge that could used to tentatively measure the organizational standard of knowledge of MUNA activists. The reality of the gateway of knowledge is vast and open. MUNA education department hopes that the activists will initially complete studying this syllabus and dedicate themselves in studying other sources of knowledge external to this syllabus. Wa Billahi At-Tawfiq Wa Al-Hidayah. MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 1 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) Associate Member Syllabus Objective: To equip the associate members, who are MUNA’s primary level activists, with the fundamental concepts of Iman and Islam, Islamic movement and organizational system of MUNA. Iman and Islam An associate member will, insha’Allah, attain fundamental concepts of Iman and Islam by studying this segment of the syllabus. Texts & References: 1. ঈমােনর পিরচয় / আ ুশ শহীদ নািসম। 2. 3. 4. 5. “Fundamentals of Islam” / “Let Us be Muslims” by Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi Towards Understanding Islam by Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam by I.A. Ibrahim et al Fundamentals of Tawhid by Abu Ameenah BIlal Philips Qur’an: An associate member will, insha’Allah, do the following in this segment of the syllabus. To strive to learn to read the Qur’an correctly with the rules of recitation. To memorise last 10 surahs of the Qur’an and surah al-Fatiha with meaning. To learn about the method of revelation, history of compilation, style of narration, themes of discussion of the qur’an and ways to be benefitted from it. Texts/References 1. Introduction of Tafheemul Qur’an [Towards Understanding the Qur’an] by Sayyind Abul Ala Mawdudi 2. Q Read: A step by step guide to learning how to Understanding Tajweed [http://www.duas.org/pdfs/QRead2.pdf] 3. মহা আল- রআন কী ও কন? / আবুল কালাম মুহা দ ইউসূফ Hadith: Studying some important ahadith related to our daily life. To study the following collections of hadith for that purpose. 1. হাদীেসর আেলােক মানব জীবন / আবুল কালাম মুহা দ ইউসূফ 2. A day with the prophet /Ahmad von Denfer 3. Forty Hadith / Imam Nawawi. Islamic Movement and Organization The objective of this part to create awareness about the following: What is Islamic Movement? What is the necessity of organized work for Islam? What is MUNA and how does it function? Text: 1. Islamic Da‘wah Organization / A.K.M Nazir Ahmed 2. ইসলামী আে ালন ও সংগঠন / মিতউর রহমান িনজামী 3. Constitution / Muslim Ummah of North America [MUNA] 4. Action-Policy / Muslim Ummah of North America [MUNA] Fiqh & Ibadat To learn about the juristic principles of fundamental ritual acts of worship Text: 1. Fiqh-us-Sunnah [Taharat, Salat, Sawm, Zakat & Hajj] / Sayyid Sabiq -oMUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 2 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) Member Syllabus Objective: To provide a direction to MUNA members who are higher level activists, for acquring a fairly comprehensive knowledge on Iman, Islam, Qur’an, Hadith, Seerah, Fiqh , History and General Studies. 1. Quran Regular Qur’an Study with Tafseer Prepare 5 Dars Memorize-30 Ayaat (Dawah, Organization, Education, Social Service, Relationship, Salat, Sawm, Zakat, Jihad, Taqwa, Tawhid, Risalat, Akhirah, Characteristics /Manners) Learn the Basic’s of the sciences of the Qur’an and Qur’an study technique. Correct Recitation (Shahih Telawat) of the Qur’an. Texts: A) Tafhimul Qur’an [Towards Understanding Qur’an] / Sayyid Abul A‘la Mawdudi B) Qur’an Made Easy / Shabbir Behum C) Ulum al-Qur’an / Ahmad Von Denfer D) Way to the Qur’an / Khurram Murad. 2. Hadith Regular Hadith Study Prepare 3 Dars Memorize-12 ahadith (Dawah, Organization, Education, Social Service, Relationship, Salat, Sawm, Zakat, Jihad, Taqwa, Tawhid, Risalat, Akhirah, Characteristics /Manners & Azkar Learn the basic hadith terminologies Basic Text: A) Riyadus Salihin of Imam an-Nawawi B) Introduction to the Development of Hadith Literature / Mohamad K. Yusuff 3. Islamic Literature on Movement Organization Study 12 books from below (Make notes minimum 5) MUNA Constitution MUNA Methodology Witness unto Mankind by S Abul Ala Maududi Islamic Movement Prerequisites for Success by S Abul Ala Maududi Moral Foundations of Islamic Movement by S Abul Ala Maududi Let Us be Muslims (Buniady Shikkah) by S Abul Ala Maududi Four Basic Quranic Terms [Four Key Concepts of the Qur’an] by S Abul Ala Maududi Da’wa Among Non-Muslims by Khurram Murad Muslim Youth In the West by Khurram Murad SACRIFICE - The Making of a Muslim / Khurram Murad How to Tell Others About Islam by Yahiya Emerick Islamic Da’wah Organization by Prof. A.K.M. Nazir Ahmed চির গঠেনর মৗিলক উপাদান / নঈম িসি কী Interpersonal Relations: An Islamic Perspective / Khurram Murad Essential Rights / Ibn Uthaymeen MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 3 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) দায়ী ইলা াহ দাওয়াতী ইলা াহ / মাওলানা মওদূদী কােলমােয় তাইেয় বা / মাওলানা আ ুর রহীম Baiyah: The Basis of Organization of a Revivalist Party in Islam by Dr. Israr Ahmad 4. Fiqh: Salat, Sawm, Zakah, Hajj, Wudu, Tayammum, Ghusl, Halal-Haram, Taharat, Janazah, Marriage, Hijab Text: Fiqh-us-Sunnah by Sayyid Sabiq 5. Prophets’ lives: Adam, Nuh, Dawud, Solaiman, Ibrahim, Ismail, Yaqub, Yusuf, Yunus, Musa, Isa (A), Muhammad (S) Text: A) Stories of the Prophets / Ibn Kathir B) The Sealed Nectar / Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri 6. Sahabas’ Lives: Abu Bakr, Omar, Uthman, Ali, Abdullah Ibn Omar, Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud, Abdullah Ibn Abbas, Khalid bin Waleed, Amar Ibn Aas, Abu Obaydah Ibnul Jarrah, Talha, Zubair, Hamzah, Hussein, Said ibn Zaid, Saad bin Abi Waqqas, Abdur Rahman Ibn Auf, Abu Hurayrah, Zaid bin Haritha. Life of Prophet’s Wives, daughters and other prominent female companions Texts: A) Companions of the Prophet / Abdul Hamid Wahid B) Men Around the Messenger / Khalid M. Khalid C) Women Around the Messenger / Muhammad Ali Qutb 7. Societal Life & Akhlaq: Rights and Responsibilities of Children, Rights and Responsibilities of Parents, Rights and Responsibilities of Spouses, Rights and Responsibilities of Relatives. Basic Text: A) The Ideal Muslim: The True Muslim Personality as defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah / Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi B) The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of Muslim Women / Muhammad Ali alHashimi 8. Various Ideologies and Ways of Life: Democracy, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Imperialism, etc. Wikipedia would be a general source for this. 9. Islamic Organizations: USA, UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, India, Egypt, Nigeria, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia 10. History- Khulafa Ar-Rashidah, Umayyads, Abbasids, Muslims of India, USA, Bangladesh, Spain (Islamic Spain), Khilafat-e-Rasheda, Muslim Achievements in Sciences and Arts, WW-1, WW-2 Texts: A) A Short History of Revivalist Movements of Islam / Sayyid Abul A‘la Mawdudi B) History of the Muslims of Bengal / Dr. M Mohar Ali C) Lost History: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers, and Artists / Michael H. Morgan 11. Honorable Persons: Maryam, Asiya, Hajar, Omar Ibn Abdul Aziz, Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Shafi, Imam Ahmed Ibn Hanbal, Imam Malik, Malcolm X, Imam Bukhari, Imam Ibn Taimiyyah, Hassan Al Bannah, Sayed Kutub, Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab, Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, Bediuzzaman Said Nusri, Ayatollah Khomeini. MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 4 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) 12. International Crisis: Palestine, Kashmir (India), Bosnia, Kosovo, Mindanao (Philippine) , Arakan (Mayanmar), Xinjiang [SinKiang] (China), Gujrat (India), Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan, Patthani (Thailand), Darfur (Sudan), Chechnya (Russia), Libya 13. Organizations: ASEAN, AU, CAIR, CIA, CTBT, D-8, ECO, EU, FBI, G-8, GCC, IAEA, IDB, ILO, IMF, KKK, NASA, NATO, OIC, OPEC, PLO, SAARC, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNESCO, UN, WHO, WTO, WAMY, IIFSO, NAFTA, Arab League -o- MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 5 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) Senior Member Syllabus Objective: To provide direction to the senior members as the highest level activists of MUNA, to be able to acquire expertise in Fundamental Islamic and worldly knowledge in order to prove the superiority of Islam. 1. Qur’an: A. B. C. D. E. F. To learn to recite the Qur’an correctly To understand the fundamental of the sciences of the Qur’an [Umul al-Qur’an] To learn about the fundamentals of tafseer To memorizea notable portion of the Qur’an [especially the Juz’ Amma] To study at least one tafseer completely To memorize selected ayat on important topics including tawheed, risalat, akhirat, jihad, dawah, organization, leadership, obedience, sacrifice, ibadat, death, intercession, jannah, jahannam, etc.] G. To prepare at least 10 dars on the above topic. Suggested Texts: 1. Tahfemul Qur’an[Towards Understanding the Qur’an] / S.A.A. Mawdudi 2. Tafseer Ibn Kathir / Imam Ismail Ibn Kathir 3. Fi Zilal al-Qur’an [In the Shade of the Qur’an] / Sayyid Qutb 4. An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an / Abu Ammar Yasir Qadhi 5. Way to the Qur’an / Khurram Murad 2. Hadith: A. To learn about different terminologies related to hadith and the history of hadith compilation B. To learn about the prominent hadith collection and their compilers [Imams Bukhari, Muslims, Malik, Nasa’i, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ahmad, etc. and their collections] C. To study some important hadith collections. D. To memorise some ahadith on some imporant topics E. To preapre 10 dars of hadith on some important topics Texts & References 1. Riyadus Salihin / Imam An-Nawawi 2. Commentary of Forty Hadith of Al-Nawawi / Jamal Ad-Din M Zarabozo 3. Summarized Sahih Muslim / Al-Hafiz Zakiuddin Abdul-Azim Al-Mundhiri 4. Bulugh Al-Maram min Adillat al-Ahkam / Ibn Hajar Asqalani 5. Sahih al-Bukhari / Muhammad Ibn Ismail al-Bukhari 6. Sahih Muslim / Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj al-Kushayri 7. History of the Compilation of Hadith [হাদীস সংকলেনর ইিতহাস / Muhammad Abdur Rahim 8. An introduction to the sciences of Hadith / Shuaib Hasan 9. An Introduction to the Science of Hadith / Ibn al-Salah al-Shahrazuri 10. The Authority and Importance of Sunnah / Jamal Ad-Din M. Zarabozo 3. Aqeedah/Fundamentals of Faith A. B. C. D. E. To understand Islam’s worldview To learn comprehensively about the fundamentals of faith [Iman] – Tawheed, Risalat, Akhirat. To learn about Allah’s names and attributes To learn about the matters that nullify one’s Islam To learn about the impact of Aqeedah on worldly life MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 6 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) F. To learning about the trials and tribulation in life before qiyamah and end of the worldly life. Texts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Fundamentals of Tawheed / Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips Kitabut Tawheed / Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab Sharh Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah of Ibn Taimiyyah / Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymin Sharh Aqeedah al-Tahawiyyah / Ibn 'Izz Al-Hanafi Life After Death / Sayyid Abul Ala al-Mawdudi Allah's Most Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes / Muhammad Ibn Khalifah At-Tamimi Book of the End: Great Trials and Tribulation / Imam Ibn Kathir Islamic Creed Series /Umar al-Ashqar 4. Fiqh: The definition and necessity of fiqh The origin and development of schools of fiqh [madhahib] To learn about different terminologies of Islamic jurisprudence. Texts: 1. The Evolution of Fiqh (Islamic Law & The madh-habs) / Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips 2. ar-Risala fi Usul al-Fiqh / Imam Muhammad ibn Idris Ash-Shafi‘i 3. Fiqh al-Imam (Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh) / Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf To learn about Islamic jurisprudence on fundamental Islamic ritual worship of everyday life. To learn about the grave sins :Works Recommended Reference 1. Fiqhus-Sunnah by Sayyid Sabiq 2. Great Sins[al-Kabair] by Imam adh-Dhahabi Knowledge about Female Fiqh 1. মিহলা িফ হ / আতাইয়া খািমস 2. Fatwas of Muslim Women / Ibn Taimiyyah 3. Islamic Fatawa regarding Women / Muhammad bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Musnad 5. Seerah of the Messenger of Allah and his Companions To learn about the biography and characteristics of the Messenger [ ]ﺻﻠﻰ ﷲ ﻋﻠﯿﮫ وﺳﻠﻢof Allah and critically study the development of Islamic state during his life time. To study the biographies, characteristics and contributions of the Khulafa ar-Rashidun and the nature of the Islamic State during their time. To study the biographies, characteristics and contributions of the ten given the glad tiding of Jannah ([ )اﻟﻌﺸﺮة اﻟﻤﺒﺸﺮةThese were the leaders of the Muhajirun] To learn about the leaders of Al-Ansar: their biographies, characteristics and contributions To learn about the biographies and contributions of the scholars [ ]ﻋﻠﻤﺎءfrom among the companions To learn about the biographies of the sahabah [companions] in general. Reference Works: 1. The Sealed Nectar]/ Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri 2. Muhammad (Pbuh) The Benefactor of Humanity [by Nayeem Siddiqui 3. System of Government under the Holy Prophet by S.A.A. Maududi 4. িখলাফেত রােশদা / মুহা দ আ ুর রহীম 5. আসহােব রসূেলর জীবনকথা / মুহা দ আ ুল মা’বূদ। 6. The Noble life of the Prophet [3 volumes]/ Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 7 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) 7. Abu Bakr al Siddiq : His Life and Times / Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi 8. Ummar Ibn Alkhataab - His Life and Times / Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi 9. Uthman Ibn Affan (R) - Dhun-Noorayn / Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi 10. 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (R) / Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi 6. History of Islam & Muslims A senior member should try to acquire sufficient knowledge on the following: The transformation of Islamic state from khilafah to monarchy The nature and characteristics of Umayyad and Abbasid rules. The nature and characteristics of Ottoman, Mughal and Safavid Empires. The history of Muslims of Spain The spread of Islam into Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and China. o The socio-political and cultural states of Muslims in these regions The role of tajdid [revivalist] movements and works of revivalism throughout history. Analytical knowledge about the role played by the revivalist leaders/scholars throughout history. Current Islamic Movements and their nature and strategies around the globe. Basic Reference Texts 1. Khilafah and Monarchy by S.A.A. Mawdudi 2. The History of Islam (3 volumes) by Akbar Shah Najeebabadi 3. of the Revivalist Movements in Islam by S.A.A. Mawdudi A Short History 4. The Oxford History of Islam by John L. Esposito 5. Al-Muqaddima by Ibn Khaldun 6. Islam: A Short History by Karen Armstrong 7. History of the Arabs by Philip K. Hitti 8. A Concise History of Islam: Essays on the Religio-Political History of Islam (Dr. Hasanuddin Ahmed) 9. The Indian Musalmans by W.W. Hunter 10. যুেগ যুেগ ইসলামী জাগরণ/ এ ক এম নািজর আহমদ 7. History of Muslims in America A senior member should be aware of the coming of Islam in America; the struggle of early Muslims and current status of Muslims in the continent; challenges and prospects of the Muslim community in Ametica Basic Reference Texts 1. Deeper Roots: Muslims in the Americas and the Caribbean Before Columbus by Abdullah Hakim Quick 2. Muslims in American History: A Forgotten Legacy By Jerald Dirks 3. Muslims in America: Seven Centuries of History (1312-2000) - Collections and Stories of American Muslims by Amir Nashid Ali Muhammad 4. Muslims and Islamization in North America: Problems & Prospects Edited by Amber Haque 5. Silent No More: Confronting America's False Images of Islam by Paul Findley 8. Islamic Movement & Organization The definition, importance and necessity of Islamic movement The processes and strategies of Islamic movement in historical context The characteristics and qualities required for the success of Islamic movement The requirement of organization for Islamic Movement The process and methodologies of the daw’ah activities on Islamic movement MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 8 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) The role of leadership in Islamic movement and the qualities of leaders. The role of activists and leadership in maintaining organizational discipline and the movement’s organizational development The role of mutual consultation and accountability in the Islamic movement and their appropriate methods Recommended References 1. Priorities of the Islamic Movement in the Coming Phase by Yusuf A. Qaradawi 2. Islam in Focus by Hammudah Abdalati 3. Witness unto Mankind by S.A.A. Maududi 4. Islamic Da‘wah Organization by A.K.M. Nazir Ahmad 5. Islamic Movement: Prerequisites for Success by S.A.A. Mawdudi 6. The Moral Foundations of Islamic Movement by S.A.A. Mawdudi 7. The Islamic Movement: Dynamic of Values by Khurram Murad 8. Witness of Truth by S.A.A. Mawdudi 9. The Milestone by Sayyid Qutb 10. How to tell others about Islam by Yahia Emerick 11. Manual of Tazkiya by Muhammad Yunus 12. Manual of Dawah for Islamic Workers by ICNA Publications 13. The process of Islamic Revolution by S.A.A. Mawdudi 14. "Islamic Movement in the West: Reflections on Some Issues,"BY Khurram Murad 15. "Inter-Personal Relations in an Islamic Movement" by Khurram Murad 16. Leadership: An Islamic Perspective by Rafik I. Beekun and Jamal Badawi 17. চির গঠেনর মৗিলক উপাদান / নঈম িসি কী 9. Islamic Way of Life This section focuses on the political, economic and social systems of Islam. A senior member should strive to acquire fairly comprehensive knowledge on the following: A. Political System The nature of Islamic state & government Differences between Darul Islam, Darul Harb, Darul-Kufr and Darul-Da’wah Rights and responsibilities of Muslims and non-Muslim citizens in an Islamic State Reference Text 1. Islamic Law and Constitution by S.A.A. Maududi 2. The Principles of State and Government in Islam by Muhammad Asad 3. Non-Muslims in the Islamic Society: Revised Edition by Yusuf al-Qaradawi) 4. Islamic Political System by Abdul Kareem Zaidan 5. Human Rights in Islam by S.A.A. Mawdudi 6. The Rights of Minorities in the Islamic State by S.A.A. Mawdudi 7. শরীয়তী রা ব ব া / ইমাম ইবন তাইিময়া B. Economic System The characteristics of Islamic economics and its framework Islam’s guidelines about production, distribution and consumption Rights of workers and labor in Islam Economic security and zakat in Islam The differences of Islamic economic system with capitalistic and socialistic economy Reference texts 1. The Economic Problem of Man and Its Islamic Solutionby S.A.A. Maududi 2. Fundamentals of Islamic economic system by Muhammad Sharif Chaudhry MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 9 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) 3. সূদ ও আধুিনক ব াংিকং / সাইেয়দ আবুল আলা মওদূদী 4. A mini guide to Islamic banking & finance by centre for research and training (cert) C. Social System in Islam [Family] Understanding the concept of an Islamic family Understanding the importance of having family and children Rights and responsibilities of spouses Rights and responsibilities of parents and children Methods of child rearing Dealing with parents, in-laws, teen-age children learning to deal with sexual delinquency among children Reference Texts 1. Social System of Islam by S.A.A. Maududi 2. Sadlan-Fiqh of Marriage in the Light of the Qur’an and Sunnah by Saalih Al 3. Marriage in Islam by Yasir Birjas :The Fiqh of Love 4. Family Life in Islam by Khurshid Ahmed 5. Nurturing Eeman in Childrenby Aisha Hamdan 6. Kindness to Parents byAbdul Malik Al-Qasim 7. Child Education in Islam by Abdullah Nasih Ulwan 8. Munajjid-Salih al The Muslim Home: 40 Recommendation by Muhammad 9. Muslim Teens :Today's Worry, Tomorrow's Hope by Ekram & Mohamed Rida Beshir 10. Parenting Skills :Based on The Qur’an and Sunnah by Ekram & Mohamed Rida Beshir 11. Evil Consequences of Adultery by Muhammad Ibraheem al-Hamad D. Islam Social System in :Understanding the A Muslims relationship with others Relationship with relatives Relationship with neighbors Relationship with people of other faith Moral and manners in dealing with others in different types of transactions Reference texts 1. The Abrahamic Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Similarities & Contrasts by Jerald Dirks 2. The Ideal Muslim: The True Islamic Personality as defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah by Hashimi-Muhammad Ali Al 3. Al-Akhlâq wa’l-Siyar (Morals and Behaviour)Andalusi-BY Ibn Hazm Al 10.Purification of Heart and Self Development A senior member is expected to be an embodiment of beautiful Islamic character and deeply attached his/her with Allah [SWT]. In oder to do that he/she should dedicate time and effort to perform obligatory Islamic rituals in the most beautiful manner possib le; devote himself/herself in the rememberence [dhikr] of Allah by performing superarogatory cation development and purifi-nawafil] acts of ibadat; doing perpetual dhikr and trying to do self] .[Nafs-tazkiyat an] Suggested Texts and References 1. From the Characteristics of the Salaf by Ahmad Fareed 2. Munajjid-Dealing with worries and stress by Muhammad Salih Al 3. Trials and Tribulations: Wisdom and Benefits by Izz ibn Abdus Salam 4. Az-Zuhd] Renouncing Worldly PleasureQayyim-by Ibn Al [ 5. Diseases of the Hearts & their Curesby Ibn Taimiyah 6. Inner Dimensions of the Prayer By Imam Ibn Qayyim alJ-awziyyah MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 10 of 11 Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) 7. The Journey to AllahHanbali-by Ibn Rajab al 8. Qahtani-Hisnul Muslim by Al 11.ways of life: Comparative Study/Isms Islam and Other A senior member should be able to distinguish between and other ways of life and establish the superiority of Islam above them. He/She should study the following Religions: .Qadiyanism, etc ,Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity. Philosophical Ideologies and Ways of Life: Nationalism, Individualism , ,Secularism ,Liberalism ,Materialism ,Socialism and Communism Zionism, Capitalism, Secualarism, ,Democracy Fascism, Freudian Psycho-Analysis, etc. :texts will be helpful The following 1. Islam and Ignorance by S.A.A. Mawdudi 2. Qadiani Problem / S.A.A. Mawdudi 3. Islam and Modernism by Maryam Jameelah 4. Wikipedia could be a good source for this. -End- MUNA Syllabus English – April 2014 Page 11 of 11